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1 in 3 Texans

Family violence impacts everyone—and so can you.  At TCFV, we’re here to connect you with life-saving resources, support services, and ways to get involved in creating safer communities.

This page is designed to guide you to the help and resources you need, from crisis support services to educational tools and prevention initiatives.  Explore the options and take the next step toward safety and healing.

Survivor Resources
Resources for those who use violence

Houston Area
Family Violence Resources

The organizations below are here to support you with compassion and respect. They offer a variety of services, including safe shelter, personalized safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, group support, help with protective orders, and more. These resources are designed to empower you on your journey to safety and healing.

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
713-224-9911
avda.org
Bay Area Turning Point
281-286-2525
bayareaturningpoint.org
DAYA
713-981-7645
dayahouston.org
Empowered Survivor, Inc.
281-406-3417
empoweredsurvivorproject.org
FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center
281-342-4357
familytimeccc.org
Focusing Families
979-826-0000
focusing-families.org
Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Inc.
281-342-4357
fbwc.org
Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
800-243-5788
hcdvcc.org
Houston Area Women’s Center
713-528-2121
hawc.org
Montgomery County Women’s Center
936-441-7273
mcwctx.org
Northwest Assistance Ministries’ Family Violence Center
281-885-4673
namonline.org
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County
409-765-7233
rccgc.org
Tahirih Justice Center
571-282-6161
tahirih.org
Texas Advocacy Project
800-374-4673
texasadvocacyproject.org
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
713-473-2801
tbotw.org
The Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton Counties
409-832-7575
crisiscnt.com
The Montrose Center
713-529-3211
montrosecenter.org
Women’s Center of Brazoria County
800-243-5788
bcwomenscenter.com

National Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
24/7 Hotline

Live chat

Text: STARTto 88788

thehotline.org
love is respect
866-331-9474
24/7 Hotline

Live chat

Text: LOVEIS to 22522

loveisrespect.org

Family Violence Service Directory
for Texas

  1. Starting on page 5, scroll on the list until you find your city.
  2. If your city is not listed, you can also find resources by searching by county starting on page 12.
  3. If you think you might be using violent, coercive, or controlling behaviors in your relationship, you can find support with a local BIPP program. Information on BIPPs can be found starting on page 15.

Texas Council on Family Violence
Resources

Dating Abuse Prevention Toolkit

Dating abuse can happen to anyone, but with the right tools, we can prevent it. Our Dating Abuse Prevention Toolkit offers practical resources and guidance to foster safe, respectful, and supportive relationships. Equip yourself with the knowledge to take action today. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Get Toolkit
Survivor Housing

Searching for housing? Family violence centers provide housing assistance and options throughout the state of Texas.  Read our guide Regaining Balance: Safe & Stable Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence or register for our Recentering Housing training series.

Survivor Housing
Down the Rabbit Hole

TCFV’s Prevention Podcast aims to deepen the conversation around violence prevention with a series of discussions on the root causes and consequences of violence. Join us each week as we go down a different rabbit hole to critically examine a topic and how it relates to gender-based violence.

Listen Now
Honoring Texas Victims

Each year, TCFV presents an annual fatality review of victims killed by intimate partners. The HTV report pays tribute to Texans who lost their lives by memorializing their story and offers an analysis of data drawn from these tragic loses. In addition to the report, we publish victims’ narratives and fact summaries for women, men, and same-sex partners.

Read Report
Become a Member

TCFV empowers your place in the movement. Explore organizational and individual TCFV membership options. Stay informed and connected through regional events, exclusive publications, and coalition voting privileges. For a complete list of eligibility, benefits, and annual dues for each membership category, visit our Membership page.

Explore Membership
Program Resources

TCFV collaborates with a dedicated network of domestic violence professionals, including prevention educators, BIPP facilitators, finance professionals, executive leaders, and program advocates. We provide comprehensive support and resources to professionals through technical assistance, training opportunities, and community building.

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Training Events

TCFV is available to provide training on a variety of topics, including prevention, policy, advocacy and technology. Check out our Events page for more information on our events, training programs, and conferences. To request a training, please fill out the form on our Contact page.

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